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THE PRESIDENT: Menudo, thank you. Yes, we’re glad you’re here. Opening Day 2008, tee ball on the South Lawn. (Applause.) I’m proud to be joined by the Commissioner for the day, Roberto Clemente, Jr. Bienvenido. (Applause.) MR. CLEMENTE: Gracias. THE PRESIDENT: Si. Roberto, I don’t know if you know this or not, but we’ve got a special right fie...
Today, a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, working with my Administration, reached agreement on economic rescue legislation that is urgently needed to address a crisis in our financial system that threatens the entire U.S. economy. I appreciate the leadership shown by Members on both sides of the aisle, who came together to write a very good bill. This bill provides ...
April 29, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Good morning. This is a tough time for our economy. Across our country many Americans are understandably anxious about issues affecting their pocketbook, from gas and food prices to mortgage and tuition bills. They’re looking to their elected leaders in Congress for action. Unfortunately, on many of these issues all they’...
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I just finished a video conference with Secretary Chertoff, Director Paulison, and other people about Hurricane Ike. Obviously, this is a huge storm that is causing a lot of damage not only in Texas, but also in parts of Louisiana. The storm has yet to pass, and I know there are people concerned about their lives. Some people didn’t evacua...
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I’m just about to leave for Europe. I’m looking forward to my trip. I’m looking forward to meeting with our friends and allies. We’ve got strong relations in Europe, and this trip will help solidify those relations. And we got a lot to talk about. First, I’m looking forward to talking about the freedom agenda with t...
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please be seated. (Applause.) How beautiful was that? From being a homeless mother of two to introducing the President of the United States. (Applause.) There has to be a higher power. I love being with members of the armies of compassion, foot soldiers in helping make America a more hopeful place. Every day you mend broken hearts with lov...
April 16, 2008 PRESIDENT BUSH: Holy Father, Laura and I are privileged to have you here at the White House. We welcome you with the ancient words commended by Saint Augustine: "Pax Tecum." Peace be with you. You’ve chosen to visit America on your birthday. Well, birthdays are traditionally spent with close friends, so our entire nation is moved and honored ...
May 26, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: I just welcomed five of our nation’s university coaches to the Oval Office to thank them for going overseas to boost the morale of our troops. It was very interesting listening to them — Charlie Weis is going to say a few comments about what they saw and heard. But I wanted them to know how much I appreciate going to say to these youn...
THE PRESIDENT: Hola! Siéntese. Bienvenidos a la Casa Blanca. (Laughter.) Éste es el último "Mes de la Hispanidad" que paso como presidente — y por eso, le dije a mi personal que hoy quería hablarles sólo en español. (Applause.) Me contestaron: "Señor presidente, antes de dar un discurso en español, ...
President Bush Meets with General David McKiernan, Commander for NATO International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan THE PRESIDENT: I want to thank General McKiernan for giving me a briefing on Afghanistan. Before I talk about our visit, I do want to say this: I appreciate Senator Harry Reid’s leadership in the United States Senate when it comes to the financ...
February 8, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: Phil and June Spears have just — I looked in their eyes and saw incredible sadness and worry. And I know the Governor joins me in sharing our concerns with you. But I hope a couple of things become evident to you. One is, a lot of people who care about you, total strangers showing up here in this community to help you get back on your fe...
April 16, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Welcome. Thank you all for coming. I particularly want to thank members of my Cabinet for joining me here today in the Rose Garden. Tomorrow represents — representatives of the world’s major economies will gather in Paris to discuss climate change. Here in Washington, the debate about climate change is intensifying. Toda...
President Bush Pardons "Pumpkin and Pecan" in National Thanksgiving Turkey Ceremony THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, all. Please be seated. Welcome to the Rose Garden for the pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey. This is a tradition that dates back to the presidency of Harry Truman. Just to be safe, I will be pardoning a second bird — (laughter) — i...
February 16, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. At the stroke of midnight tonight, a vital intelligence law that is helping protect our nation will expire. Congress had the power to prevent this from happening, but chose not to. The Senate passed a good bill that would have given our intelligence professionals the tools they need to keep us safe. But leaders in the House of...
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I thank Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, and SEC Chairman Chris Cox for joining me today. This is a pivotal moment for America’s economy. Problems that originated in the credit markets — and first showed up in the area of subprime mortgages — have spread throughout our financial system. Th...
June 17, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: It’s been my privilege to serve with two really fine Americans, General Dan McNeill and Maureen McNeill. I’ve gotten to know the General well. He’s a tough, no-nonsense patriot who was our commander in Afghanistan. I want to thank you very much for the briefing you just gave me about the issues that we face, your optimism about...
March 22, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This weekend, families across America are coming together to celebrate Easter. This is the most important holiday in the Christian faith. And during this special and holy time each year, millions of Americans pause to remember a sacrifice that transcended the grave and redeemed the world. Easter is a holiday that beckons us homew...
February 20, 2008 PRESIDENT KUFUOR: Mr. President, I believe we agreed to expose ourselves to the ladies and gentlemen of the media. (Laughter.) And so we are ready for your questions. PRESIDENT BUSH: Let me have a — you want me to say something initially, Mr. President? PRESIDENT KUFUOR: Well, you may, Mr. President. PRESIDENT BUSH: See, he doesn’t want to h...
May 17, 2008 PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. President, thank you for your time, and thank you for your courage. We talked about two issues primarily. First, I do want to discuss Lebanon. The President is deeply concerned about Lebanon, the fate of the Siniora government, as am I. We’re concerned about radical elements undermining the democracy. It is clear that Hezbollah, which...
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Secretary Chertoff, for your briefing — you just came back from Houston; Administrator Paulison. The briefing, of course, was on the damage done to Texas and Louisiana, a result of Ike. We obviously watch this recovery very carefully, because the federal government is playing a crucial role in helping the people of the devastated ar...